Monitor brightness playback | Sanyo VPC-C1 manual

Monitor brightness (playback)

Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting.

In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.

1 Display the BASIC Mode Playback

Setting Screen (page 68).

2 Select the LCD brightness icon r, and press the SET button.

eThe brightness control bar appears.

eYou can also access the Monitor Brightness Screen from the Shooting Screen by pressing and holding the SET button downwards.

3 Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the LCD monitor brightness, and press the SET button.

eThe brightness is set, and you are returned to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

ON

OFF

ADJUST

0

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Image 75

Sanyo VPC-C1 instruction manual Monitor brightness playback

Contents

Important note VPC-C1EX VPC-C1 For American Users Conformity to EC Directives Declaration of Conformity Outline of Operation Setup Playback Symbols used in this manual Contents Playback Shooting Expert Mode Camera Settings Other Devices and ConnectionsAppendices Do not use while driving Using Your Camera Safely and CorrectlyBe aware of your surroundings when using the camera Do not modify or open the cabinet Do not look through the camera into the sun Do not get the camera wetDo not use during a storm Do not place on an unstable surface Using Your Camera Safely and Correctly Do not use where there is risk of explosionKeep the camera out of the reach of children Operating environment Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply Do not disassemble or modifyDo not get the docking station or AC adapter/ charger wet Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it Do not handle with wet hands Keep out of the reach of children Operating and storage conditions Do not damage the power cord Do not transform, take apart, or modify LI-ION Battery Pack DB-L20 Operating and storage conditions Do not peel or damage the outer case Use the battery pack only in the specified deviceWith clean water Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified Recycling the battery pack Charge the battery pack before using it Concerning the accessories Tery Concerning the Lithium Battery CR2025 If the camera is extremely dirty Cleaning procedure When not using the camera for a long period If condensation seems likely to formBe careful of condensation under the following conditions For Correct USE of Your Camer Page AC adapter/charger e Soft case 1 and power cord Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Software 2 CD Li-ion battery pack Battery pack Handstrap Lens cap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this cameraSD Memory Card 128MB Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Shooting video clipsCapture still shots while recording a video clip Twin menus for easy operation Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Movable monitor for any shooting angle Docking station for easy connection Parts Names FrontTo open the monitor unit Bottom Rear Docking station Cable adapterParts Names Charging the Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outletInsert the battery pack into the AC adapter/charger Insert the battery pack Installing the Battery Pack and CardInstall the battery pack Open the battery cover on the side Install the card Close the battery coverClose the card cover To play back images Turning the Power on and OFFSet the main switch. To shoot pictures Turning on the cameraPage Turning off the camera Turning the Power on and OFFTo immediately activate the power save function About the standby mode Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Actuate the selected icon Operation Buttons Switching the Menu Mode Example Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenExample Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Toggle the SET button to the left Switching the Menu ModeExample Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Example Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen For best results Before Taking Pictures Conditions that may cause incorrect focus Using the autofocusWhen both near and far objects are present Before Taking Pictures Taking pictures in backlight conditions Where is the image and audio data saved?Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds End the recording Capturing ImagesRecording video clips Focus lock during video clip recording Turn on the camera Capturing still images Capturing Images Shoot a still image while recording a video clip Shoot a still image while recording a video clip About the target mark Screen during audio Recording Press the video clip recording button l Set the camera to the Basic mode About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenDisplay the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Turn on the camera Set the main switch to REC About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Video clip menu Photo resolution menuSelf-timer menu Menu mode display 9Help display FRemaining battery power Video clip image quality setting Changing the Shooting Settings Still image resolution setting Changing the Shooting Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting Scene Select feature Other Shooting FunctionsTake the picture Filter feature Setting Screen page 52, Select the filter menuOther Shooting Functions Select the flash menu Using the flash Using the zoom Self-timer photography When xis selected To pause or cancel the self-timer function Viewing Images Viewing Images JOG playback Press W P on the zoom switch Convenient 9-image display playbackSelect the image to play back Audio data playback Magnifying zooming in the image Display the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Clip Playback modeOther Playback Functions Select the desired playback mode, and press the SET button Other Playback Functions Volume control Monitor brightness playback Image protect mode prevent accidental erasure To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an image Erase Erasing data ONE Erase 1Video clip mode settings Still image playback modeDisplaying image data Information Screen About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenSet the camera to the Expert mode About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen White balance menu Focus menuFlicker-reduction menu ISO sensitivity menu Video Image Quality About the scene select function and focus range settings About focus range in the Basic modeFocus FLICKER-REDUCTION Function Menu Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenISO Sensitivity Select the ISO sensitivity To cancel the white balance setting White Balance Setting Exposure Correction Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen About the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Volume control Monitor brightness page 72 e Adjust the brightnessMulti-playback Rotate Image Editing Video Clips Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join two video clips Deleting part of a video clip Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Delete 2ND Part Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button Press the SET button Joining two video clips Display the first video clipSelect the join icon Confirmation screen for Saving the original video clip Select the save frame icon 7, and press the SET button Extracting a still image from a video clip Display the Print Settings Screen Print Settings Still Images only Print Settings Still Images only About the Dpof formatAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Specifying the number of prints YES Display the Print Settings Screen Select Index Select ADD to Print Settings and press the SET buttonIf the print settings are correct If the print settings were changed Select YES, and press the SET button Changing the print settings Clearing all the print settings About the Option Setting Screen To display the Option Setting ScreenSelect the option icon 3, and press the SET button Option Setting Screen Guidance Functions Shutter Operational Sounds Setting If Shutter or KEY SW is selected Operational Sounds Setting USB Setting USB Function Setting File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function on File number reset function OFF Replace card Card a Select OFF, and press the SET button File NO. Reset Function Example To set the clock to 730 p.m. on December 23 Date and Time Setting Date and Time Setting Set the dateSet the clock Select EXIT, and press the SET button To correct the date and time settings Language Screen Language TV System Setting When set to PAL and connected to a TVSelect the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button Power Save Setting Down Example When BattSelect the desired option Press the SET button Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Resetting the Camera Settings Reformat Screen appears Formatting a Card To cancel reformatting Formatting a CardReformatting erases the data Set the main switch to REC, Turn on the powerChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio data Checking the Remaining Card MemoryDisplay the Audio Data Information Screen Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Gently connect and disconnect the cable Connecting the docking stationDocking Station Connect the AC adapter/charger To connect to a TV Connect to another deviceDocking Station To connect to a computer or printer AAC Data file formats About audio data recorded with this camera Configuration of directories for the stored dataAbout file names when the card is replaced About video clip data recorded with this camera Set the camera in the docking station Preparing and using the remote control unitPrepare the remote control unit Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet How to use the remote control unit CH channel Remote control unit button operation Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit Replacing the remote control unit battery Changing the remote control code from RC Code 1 to RC Code Changing the remote control code Resetting the remote control code to RC Code Set the TV input switch to Video inputSelect the image to play back DIGITAL/AV terminal Remote control unit cannot be usedBattery cannot be recharged Cable Adapter Print preparations Connecting to a Printer Using the cable adapter Using the docking station PictBridge printing mode is activated Connecting to a Printer To select one image and print it one image Specify the number of prints To cancel printing Select PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all images Thumbnail prints index Button Icon w, and press the SET Printer Settings When Printer Value is selected Adjust the printer settings Power Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Cause Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Images Monitor Commonly Asked Questions Edit Video Image Misc Card Full System Problem Cause Action Troubleshooting Erase all the images Pressed From the card View Troubleshooting Needs OFF To a TV Remote Docking Station Camera SpecificationsPage Specifications Battery pack operation Camera connectors 128MB 512 MB 16 MB Shooting Reso PDS-C1 Remote control unit Supplied AC adapter/charger Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied SD Memory Card Others